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MORNING STAR
✳ MAY 11 - 17, 2006
CHURCH BULLETINS Gospel Talent Search The ninth annual Mountaire Gospel Talent Search will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 11-13, at Bayshore Community Church in Gumboro. Last year more than 120 churches sent singers, musicians and songwriters to perform for $30,000 in prize money in adult, youth and children divisions. This year, Mountaire will again offer $30,000 in prizes for the winners.
Mother’s Day service at Central Central Worship Center (formerly Epworth Fellowship Church) in Laurel will have a special Mother’s Day Service on May 14. Joyce Thomas from Seaford will be speaking at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. All ladies will receive a special gift for Mother’s Day. For more information, call 875-7995.
Concord Mother’s Day concert Susie Luchsinger, multiple CCMA winner and Dove Award nominee (sister of country singer Reba McIntire) will be in concert on Sunday, May 14, Mothers’ Day, at 7 p.m. at Concord United Methodist Church, 25322 Church Road, Seaford. For more information call 628-8114.
Mount Olivet classes on DVD The story of Jesus on DVD was recently mailed to every home in the Seaford area. If it has stirred your interest to know more about the real Jesus, Mount Olivet Church, at 315 High St., in Seaford is offering classes for that purpose — “Who is this Jesus?” The class will be held on Sundays at 9:45 a.m., starting May 21 and on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., starting May 23. This investigative Bible study explores Jesus’
beginnings, his ministry as teacher and healer, and his role as redeemer and lifegiver. The class will meet for six sessions. All are welcome at either of these classes. Call the church office at 629-4458. There will be an outdoor Memorial Day concert on Saturday, May 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Victory Tabernacle Church of God, U.S. 13A, between Seaford and Laurel. For information phone 629-8070.
dinner music will be provided during dinner by Jerry Jones and Mark Lowery CD Specials with live performances by “Lights of Home” and musical memories by Charles Michel (music from the 1940s to 1980s). The price is $18 a person with advance tickets only with 200 tickets available. Groups of six or more must reserve a table in order to sit together. Call Ruth Rhoades at 629-0789 for tickets and table reservations. All adults are welcome with proceeds going to missions projects.
Mary & Martha Tea Room
Concert at Trinity United
The Mary & Martha Tea Room, a program for women sponsored by Take My Hand Ministry, will be on May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 102 Maryland Ave. in Greenwood. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Sarah Stephens of Felton. A love offering will be taken for the speaker, and a light luncheon will be served. For further information contact Dr. Michaele Russell at 349-4220.
Everett Warrington and the Gospel Gents will be in concert at Trinity United Methodist Church (near Trap Pond) at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 21. A fellowship dinner preceeds the service at 5 p.m.
Memorial Day concert May 27
River of Life Video series
The JC Block Party in downtown Laurel will have free games for all ages, entertainment on stage all day and free lunch provided on Sunday, May 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Market Square Park and Janosik Park in Downtown Laurel. The event is sponsored by Laurel Wesleyan Church. For details call 875-538.
A video series on love, sex, marriage and romance which consists of six 60minute sessions addressing the art of attraction, dating, courtship, intimacy, conflict, romance and commitment is being presented by Tommy Nelson, pastor of Denton Bible Church, Denton, Texas. He has been featured on Focus On The Family radio broadcast. Sessions will be held Saturdays, May 27 through July 1, at 11 a.m., at River of Life Christian Center, 17 West Market St., Greenwood. For more information call 349-9420.
Fun and fellowship dance
Concord special events
St. John’s United Methodist Church will have a fun and fellowship dance on Saturday, June 17, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The dinner (choice of steak or baked chicken breast) will be catered by the Seaford Men of the Moose. Christian and
Concord United Methodist Church, 25322 Church Road, Concord, Rt. 20A east of Seaford has the following upcoming events: Saturday, May 13, 7 a.m. to noon, yard sale and flower sale. Refreshments.
JC Block Party May 21
Sunday, May 14, 7 p.m., Susie Luchsinger in concert, for Mother’s Day. A free will offering will be taken. proceeds to benefit Concord’s local ministries.
Drama, Book of Esther June 4 Messiash’s Vineyard Church, Laurel, will be performing the Book of Esther. The drama is entitled “Esther and the King.” Plan to attend on Sunday, June 4, at 9:30 a.m. and our evening performance at 7 p.m. This exhilarating account of the Book of Esther involves a beautiful young orphan girl who rises from obscurity to become queen. She even hides a secret that could be her demise. There is an ambitious villain whose passion is to destroy the innocent. For details call 875-4646.
Mt. Calvary Mother’s Day There will be a Mother’s Day Prayer Breakfast at Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 28 Church St., Bridgeville, on Saturday, May 13, at 8 a.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Faye Corbin of Brotherly Love House of Praise, Manokin, Md. Sister Mary L. Grant, the Mother of the Church and wife of the late Rev. Roland Grant (a pastor from the old Delaware Conference) will be honored. Menu will consist of sausage, scrambled eggs, home fries, scrapple, grits, biscuits with jelly or butter, mixed fruit, coffee or orange juice. Cost of tickets is $7 and must be purchased by May 10. Take out orders may be purchased at a cost of $7.50 and can be picked up from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. Call ahead for orders (302) 337-7090. Sponsored by the Women’s Day Committee of Mt. Calvary. For details, contact Vera Smack at 2451861 or Betty Murray at 337-8880.
DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Trap Pond, CHURCH NearLaurel, Del. 875-7715 Sun. School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor Tina Whaley
“A caring church, a giving church, a sharing church; showing love, warmth and friendship to all.”
St. John’s United Methodist Church Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 Web site: http://home.dmv.com/-stjohns/ E-mail: stjohns@dmv.com NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 9:50 am Contemporary Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!
Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Every Sunday Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.
Rev. John W. Van Tine, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Phone: 875-7748 Donny Weimar, Minister Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m.
Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Sunday Night 7 pm
In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity
Worship 11 a.m. • Sun. School 10:00 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Bethel Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
HARVEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Fred Duncan Church: 875-4233 Parsonage: 875-3398 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship
DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 600 S. Central Ave., P.O. Box 293 Laurel, DE 19956 ~ (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector Mid Week Eucharist & Healing Service - Wed. @ Noon Holy Eucharist & Church School Sunday @ 9:30 am
“Heart Felt Praise” Relevant Bible Teaching Children’s Ministry Midweek Bible Study Tom Birowski, Pastor Seaford, Del. • 628-7771
Church Of The Nazarene
94 Walnut Street, Laurel, DE 19956
Phone 875-7873 SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Prayer & Bible Study Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. 7 p.m. God’s Big Back Yard THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. Underground - 6:00-8:00 Evening Service. - 6:00 p.m. “Investing in People”
Central Worship Center 4 Mi. East of Laurel, Del. (on Sycamore Road)
875-7995 - Pastor Bob Miller SUNDAY Adult Classes..................9 a.m. Worship/Kid’s Ministry. .....................9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Youth.........................6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study................7:00 p.m. Nursery Provided
EPWORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PRE-SCHOOL-GR. 8 Featuring A Beka, Traditional Program For More Information Call
302-875-4488
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del. Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org
Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107
Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love